Review of The Sun and the Moon of Alexandria

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Thanks for such a great review about history and ancient civilizations.
Congratulations to the author for BOTD. Best wishes for the future.
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"The Sun and the Moon of Alexandria" sounds captivating, with its blend of early Christian history and Apollos' intellectual journey. The exploration of civilization, intertwined with faith and his pilgrimage to the pyramids, makes for a compelling narrative. I'll definitely give it a read. Congratulations on being BOTD!
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Good review but I find the book's narration style and the context doesn't appeal much to me. Congratulations for the #BOTD!
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Thank you for the insightful review! The book about Apollos and his journey from Alexandria to Giza sounds truly captivating.
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The Sun and the Moon of Alexandria by Ray Filby offers an engaging journey into the life of Apollos, a prominent figure from the New Testament. This historical fiction novel meticulously captures the essence of Apollos as an associate of St. Paul and a great teacher of the Christian faith, staying true to the biblical narrative. Ray Filby’s detailed portrayal brings depth to this fascinating character, making it a must-read for historians and those interested in the early Christian era.
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The book seems engaging for people who love reading about journey and travel. The culture of different areas and people. I personally am not fond of such genre but it seems engaging more on perspective and it's description.
The review gives a detailed insight in the book that can raise interest in book if interested.
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The book seems interesting telling us about Apollos travels to different places and his life but it also connected with religious teachings which is not my cup of tea. Still I'm sure the book will find its reader. Congratulations on becoming BOTD!
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This book contains the teachings of Jesus and the apostles, a healthy tool for building faith and understanding the connection between God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.
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I liked how you stated what stands out and mentioned that the book "The Sun And The Moon Of Alexandria" by Ray Filby is about unraveling the complexities and gaining insights into the profound intersections of faith and civilization. Very well written review!
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This book offers readers an engrossing tour into the life of eminent Christian teacher Apollos. Apollos' voyage and his observations into civilization sound fascinating, but I'm not interested religious or historical subjects in my reading. Congrats on BOTD.
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This review makes it sound like the book is religious. I don’t read much in this category, but I will certainly recommend it to my friends. Thank you for the review. Congrats on BOTD..
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This seems to be an exciting spiritual and adventurous book. You have written the review well and it captured many aspects of this book that I needed to know.
Thanks for the detailed review!
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Post by Wen Casey »

The Sun and Moon of Alexandria is an interesting one.

The fact that Appolos gave a detailed of the christian faith is a nice one.
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One thing I like about this review is how it highlights the unique intellectual curiosity of Apollos and his broader perspective on civilization. Great job!
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Post by Sanju Lali »

One can find a good historical story in the book "The Sun and the Moon of Alexandria" by Ray Filby. The book is about the life of Apollos, a distinguished teacher of the Christian faith.
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